Simon Armitage

Writing

Born 1963-05-26 · Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK

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Simon Robert Armitage, CBE, FRSL is an English poet, playwright and novelist who was appointed Poet Laureate on 10 May 2019. He is also professor of poetry at the University of Leeds and succeeded Geoffrey Hill as Oxford Professor of Poetry when he was elected to the four year part time appointment from 2015–2019.

Known for

BBC Four Presents: Sir Gawain and the Green KnightModern TimesThe Making of King ArthurThe Pendle Witch ChildWinter WalksRichard Osman's House of GamesCelebrity MastermindArt That Made UsGods and Monsters: Homer's OdysseyTed Hughes: Stronger Than Death